By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Eggs have long been a symbol of new life in the spring. In America, the Easter egg hunt finds its roots in the 1700s when German immigrants brought the tradition to Pennsylvania. Today, the traditional egg hunt thrills children everywhere. We at Social Security would […]
The Amish Cook By Lovina Eicher The sun is shining brightly at 7:45 a.m. Looks like it will be a nice day to dry laundry outside. I do hope it will warm up as our thermometer shows 34 degrees. After having 80 degree weather this seems cold. We are leaving the propane lights on a little […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo If you’re a young worker, retirement probably seems like a lifetime away. In fact, you may wonder if your contributions to Social Security, deducted from your paycheck, actually cover you for anything right now. The answer is yes, they do. And the time to learn about […]
GENERAL Question: How many Social Security numbers have been issued since the program started? Answer: Since 1935, we have assigned more than 465 million Social Security numbers and each year we assign about 5.5 million new numbers. With approximately 1 billion combinations of the 9-digit Social Security number, the current system will provide us with […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo March 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. It was on March 9, 1912 that Juliette Gordon Low made a phone call to her cousin and said, “I’ve got something for the girls … and we’re going to start it tonight.” A few […]
The Amish Cook By Lovina Eicher This past week has been a very busy week with cutting up the beef. I am so glad that this job is done for another year. My hands still feel stiff and sore from all the cutting and slicing. We bought a meat slicer at an auction but it didn’t […]
GENERAL Question: I lost my Social Security card, should I get a new one? Answer: If you know your Social Security number, you may not need a replacement card. You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen, but you are limited to three replacement cards in a year and […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo March is Women’s History Month, a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. Social Security plays a vital role in the lives of women. With longer life expectancies than men, women tend […]